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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1949

Page

2

Cedar Rapids Hosts First Hair Fashion Show with 80 Models

Eighty models ranging from children to matrons presented the first annual Cedar Rapids Hair Fashion Show in the Roosevelt Hotel. The event showcased short, simple coifs styled by local hair dressers, with Vivian DeBoest of Charles City as MC.

Cedar Rapids Roosevelt Room Roosevelt Hotel Vivian DeBoest Charles City Edward Illen Jerilyn Donnie Oliver Williamsburg Jessie Drew Cedar Rapids Hairdressers Association Happy Bright

Bundy Family Visiting Relatives in Richland Washington

Mr and Mrs Paul Bundy and daughter Roxiana of Richland Washington visit Mr and Mrs J A Bundy at 388 Eighteenth Street SE. They will stay in the city until Thursday. Mr Bundy works as a supervisor with an engineering company in Hanford Washington.

Paul Bundy Roxiana Richland Wash Mr. Bundy J. A. Bundy Eighteenth Street Hanford

Hopkins couple back from Light House Point vacation

Mr and Mrs Richard Hopkins of 905 Fourth Street SW have returned from a week at Light House Point resort in Hackensack Minnesota. They were joined by Mrs James Johnstone of 1621 A Avenue NE.

Richard Hopkins Fourth Street Light House Point Resort Hackensack Minn James Johnstone

Mrs. Hennessey Heads Month-Long California Trip

Mrs. George F. Hennessey of 3804 First Avenue NE departed today for a month long trip to California.

George F. Hennessey First Avenue California

Designing Women tech and coatings for wallpaper tested

The article discusses two coatings lacquer and wax made for wallpaper that allow cleaning with a damp cloth and keep paper looking fresh. Lacquer requires a quick wide brush to avoid visible strokes, while waxes apply easily but need periodic renewal where worn. Both coatings are colorless and should be tested on scraps to ensure no color change.

Maney Family Hosts Dinner Honoring Visiting Matron

Dr. and Mrs. Paul V. Maney entertained Saturday night with a dinner party for Dr. Maney's mother Mrs. John R. Maney of Los Angeles who will visit through next week. Guests included Lt. J. and Mrs. John R. Maney and their children Randy and Billy, of Washington DC, and Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Rohrbach with Dr. and Mrs. A. F. Harrington and children Bob and Nancy. Col. Maney and family stay with Mrs. Maney's parents the Rohrbachs at 1400 Fifth Avenue SE.

Paul V. Maney Second Avenue SE Dr. Maney John R. Maney Los Angeles Maneys Eir Randy Billy Washington, D. C W. P. Rohrbach A. F. Harrington

Miss Barbara Tate Returns Home for Summer

Miss Barbara Tate arrives from Park College Parkville Missouri for the summer at 1923 Washington Avenue SE. Miss Mary Lou Milum accompanies. Mrs Betsy Tate and Mrs Robert C Kimball host a brunch at the Roosevelt Hotel honoring Miss Milam with guests Sandra Schene Felt Joyce Libal Cheryl Chehak Nancy Lee Moore Joyce Skinner Carol Jean Boudreaux Dorothy Ratner Mrs Art Winne and Mrs Charles Vondracek attending.

Barbara Tate Washington Avenue SE Park College Parkville Mary Lou Milum Betsy Tate Miss Tate Robert C. Kimball Roosevelt Hotel

Cedar Rebekah Lodge 494 to Install Officers

Cedar Rebekah lodge 494 will meet Thursday at 8 p.m. in K P hall for installation of officers. Officers are to wear formals.

Cedar Rebekah Lodge K. P. Hall

Onalee Morse Weds Clair Long in Trinity Lutheran Service

Miss Onalee Morse becomes the bride of Clair Long at Trinity Lutheran church with Rev. Widmann officiating. Attendants include John Morse best man and ushers Madonna Meyer and Jean Rogers. organist Rosa Theiss. A reception followed at the bride’s home and the couple plans to reside at the First Avenue SW address after a Northwest honeymoon.

Onalee Morse Clair Trinity Lutheran Church E. A. Widmann Horace T. Morse First Avenue Henry C. Parks John Morse Rock Island Madonna Meyer Jean Rogers Rosa Theiss

Norma J Severe Weds Robert A Seevell at Little Brown Church

Norma Jean Severe and Robert Alton Seevell were married Friday at the Little Brown Church near Nashua in a ceremony conducted by Rev. F. L. Hanscom. The bride, daughter of the Severes of Toddville, wore off white gabardine with rose corsage. Maid of honor Jean Rehder and best man Willis Vere assisted. The couple plans a home near Toddville.

Little Brown Nashua Norma Jean Severe Robert Alton Seevell Joseph R. Severes Mr. Seevell Alton E. Seevells Toddville F. L. Hanscom Jean Rehder Palo Willis B. Severe Rehder Seevell Iowa Mutual Liability Insurance Company John Blauls Sons Company Ceneoaele

Coe College Alumnae Lead Alpha Gamma Delta Convention

Martha Lippert of Coe College Pi chapter and Myrvin Pope alumnae president attended the sorority international convention in Roanoke Virginia. Ruth Coon Steninger formerly of Cedar Rapids now Davenport presided as grand president.

Martha Lippert Alpha Gamma Delta Coe College Myrvin Pope Cedar Rapids Roanoke Ruth Coon Steninger St Cedar Rapids Davenport Coe

Mr and Mrs Frink Leave for West Trip

Mr and Mrs P E Frink of 809 Ninth Street SW depart Sunday for a month long journey in the West.

P. E. Frink Ninth Street

Fashion Flash: Huskies and Velvet Tulips Trim Fall Wear

New York design notes noise about husky artificial posies for heavy fall fabrics becoming the next trim craze. Velvet violets corduroys and tailored tulips appear on belts gloves hats and flowers to soften ultra casual outfits. Velvet pussy willows with sequined stems suit special occasions.

New York INS

Swisher Trust and Savings Bank Report of Condition

Report of condition for Swisher Trust and Savings Bank Johnson County Iowa. Balance sheet shows assets including cash loans and real estate. total deposits around 1.34 to 1.44 million and capital accounts near 99 thousand. Officials Chadima vice president and J Costa president attest to accuracy before Notary public in Johnson County Iowa with commission expiring 1951.

Swisher Trust and Savings Bank J de Costa Bay Chadima Chas. J Jose Chadim Elmer Assata Witousek, Smesiosns Ae Iowa Johnson

Lagle Family Finishes Two Week Black Hills Vacation

Mr. and Mrs. Veril Lagle and their children Patsy and Billy of 1370 Elmhurst drive NE returned from a two weeks trip to the Black Hills. Accompanying them were Mrs. Lagle’s brother-in-law and sister Mr. and Mrs. W A Snell of Greenville Mississippi who visited Cedar Rapids before the trip. They joined Mrs. Lagle’s other brother-in-law and sister Mr. and Mrs. C J Allen of Glendive Montana and her parents Mr. and Mrs. John Salmon of Fruitdale for two weeks travel through the Black Hills.

Veril Lagle Patsy Billy Elmhurst Drive Black Hills John Salmon Fruitdale

Daughter to visit in F J Jennings home

Mrs. Robert Luginbill and her daughter Ann arrived Monday from Chicago for a two weeks visit with her parents Mr and Mrs F J Jennings at 2612 A Avenue.

F. J. Jennings Robert Luginbill Ann Chicago A Avenue

Crochet pattern 531 for triangle doilies

Pattern 531 offers crochet directions for a modern triangle design doily set. Center small doily forms the center of a larger piece and patterns are sold through The Cedar Rapids Gazette Needlecraft Dept. Send 20 cents with name and address to Chicago 80 Illinois.

Cedar Rapids Gazette Needlecraft Dept P. O Chicago Ill

Secrets Of Charm Wardrobe Advice For Travel

A travel fashion guide advises packing a warm full length coat a wrinkle proof dress or suit for travel and social events a colorful coat for lift a four season wardrobe including a warm sweater wool dress or skirt and raincoat with color coordination tips for vacation wear.

Colorful wardrobe notes echo 1949 style and charm

A fragmented 1949 note describes a coral coat pine green dress and other pastel outfits. It praises color harmony likening it to a bouquet and wishes bon voyage with a playful market of phrases.

McGuire Couple Return From Chicago Visit

Mr and Mrs W J McGuire of 224 Fifteenth Street NW returned Sunday from Chicago after a ten day visit with their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs C E Gregg.

W. J. McGuire Fifteenth Street NW Chicago C. E. Gregg

Past Chiefs of the Pythian Sisters Plan Evening Picnic

Past Chiefs of the Pythian Sisters convene this evening at six for a picnic in the large pavilion at Beverly, with the gathering expected to begin shortly after.

Pythian Sisters

Notice of Will Probate in Tow County Court

Notice of probate of the last will and testament of BU J. ett late of Bearing. The court will hear proof and issue the instrument to Dated in Iowa July 9 1949. W. Crissman attorney for the executor appears in the district court in Tow County.

State of Tow County Ss.t W. Crissman

Ministra v State of Iowa Estate Filing Details

Court records show the administrator of the estate must file a duly authenticated will in the Linn County Iowa Court Clerk office. The document outlines vested rights and payment procedures related to the estate administration.

State of Towa Finn Mney Bere Sven Nea Linn County Iowa

Summer squash recipes from Thelma Downing

Thelma Downing offers squash recipes for summer use. Instructions cover a main dish with spaghetti and squash sauce, fried zucchini, and a quick dessert float with banana and sherbet. Recipes include ingredients like tomatoes zucchini butter water French dressing and parsley.

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